Great Pyrenees Rescue and Sanctuary

Jack
Jack passed away peacefully in February of 2008 at the age of eight. He will be remembered as a gentle giant with a forgiving heart. Considering how poorly his life started, it ended as any dog would want it; surrounded by friendly dogs, loved by humans, and able to enjoy a bone, a good stretch, and a shady place to sleep. Jack's Story Hi. My name is Jack. I am a five year old Great Pyrenees. I have been badly neglected by my owners since I was a puppy. I was never given my shots, any medical care, or much in the way of food. When I came to Pyrescue, I was in real trouble. I was badly infected with the early stages of heartworm, was severely mal-nourished, and had kidney issues. I was also incredibly filthy, covered in ticks, and missing most of my fur. John and Linda of Pyrescue took me to Harrison Memorial Animal Hospital in Denver right away. The doctors didn't think I would be able to be saved, but the great folks at Pyrescue spent an awful lot of time and money making me better. After the medical issues were treated and all of my ticks were removed, I was treated to my first bath. I was a scary sight! Jack on 8/21/05 In the past year that I've been at Pyrescue, all of my fur has grown back, and I've gained almost 90 pounds! I feel much better and really like being treated like a real dog, something I've never known before. I'm still shy and a little frightened of folks I don't know, but I'm now used to going for walks and playing with my other Pyr friends.